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BD03 RWK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,446 mi
Last recorded23,446 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 RWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 23,446 miles

4 Tires are older then 10 years

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 23,345 miles

Nearside rear sill end corroded and holed but not considered excessive

Offside rear sill end corroded and holed but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Oct 2023 23,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 23,126 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 22,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension generally corroded

exhaust generally corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,764 miles

Rear outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,970 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished (dot code 4902)

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion starting rear both outer sills

heavy surface corrosion front & rear suspension

Pass 2 May 2017 21,081 miles

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,477 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension components rusty

cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,156 miles

Damage to offside door mirror casing

Pass 9 May 2014 20,740 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,328 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 20,131 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,454 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,379 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 9,121 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BD03 RWK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD03 RWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD03 RWK registered?

BD03 RWK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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